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Did the Napoleon route on 25th April. Cloudy and dense clouds on top so visibility is limited, lots of pilgrims. Snow still on the ground but not on the path. There were some areas that were muddy. Otherwise great
I’m very sorry for your loss. I hope you get the help you need to get home safely and may your husband’s memory be a blessing for the rest of your life.
Greetings,
I wish you well on your Camino. I was 68 in 2022 and left SJPdP on April 28th. I chose to bring my 40 degree bag and I was glad that I did. All God’s blessings on you and Buen Camino,
Daniel
Just my two cents: I’m also slated to start my trek from SJPDP to Roncesvalles on April 25 (maybe we’ll meet!). I’ve been monitoring the weather and temperatures in Roncesvalles, since that’s our first sleep, and I’ve made the decision to go...
I will also be starting my Camino on April 25th from SJPdP and I am currently planning to bring both. Unless the forecast the week before is for very hot weather, I’m planning to pack both. I’m staying at a combination of albergues, pensions...
I checked Borda first as that was my first choice. Unfortunately they are booked for the night I was looking for along with Orisson Refuge. I'm not worried about making it all the way to Roncesvalles, but if I get in trouble, good to know there...
I wouldn't worry past Pamplona (or even IN Pamplona).
However, you don't have to walk all the way to Roncesvalles the first day.
There is a shuttle.
You can walk to Orisson, then take the shuttle back down to SJPP around 2pm.
Book an extra night...
Hi Sam, welcome. You've already taken the hardest steps - making the decision, and booking your flights. It all just gets easier from there.
The most common advice is to book the first couple of days; or for the busy periods up until Pamplona -...
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